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Zephyr IV transits from Portland Harbour to the Royal Clarence Marina in Gosport, navigating dense fog and strong tidal currents along the south coast of England.Watch The crew relies on GPS and autopilot to maintain a course through the St Albans Head Race and the Needles Channel, where visibility drops to near zero.6:53 Despite the fog, the vessel maintains a speed over ground of up to 9.5 knots due to a favorable tide.4:27 Upon entering the Solent, the crew encounters the Morgan Cup racing fleet, necessitating a quick jibe and course adjustment to clear the area.12:27 As the wind increases to 24 knots and the tide turns foul, the crew reefs the genoa to maintain control while approaching the Portsmouth entrance.14:06 The passage demonstrates the necessity of electronic navigation aids and constant radar or visual lookout when visibility fails in high-traffic coastal waters.

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